WAPDA and Pakistan Army shine at Lahore Marathon 2025
Key Takeaways
- The Lahore Marathon concluded successfully with WAPDA and Pakistan Army athletes dominating the winners' podium.
- Sohail Amir (WAPDA) and Maria Bibi (Pakistan Army) won the highly competitive half-marathon (21 km).
- Akhtar Ali (WAPDA) and Farhat Bano (Army) secured victories in the 10-kilometer race.
- The organization of the marathon, managed by Allied Bank, received commendations for its flawless execution and high standards.
- Participants and officials emphasized the event's success in discovering new talent and called for it to become an annual fixture.
The Lahore Marathon successfully concluded today, marked by dominant performances from athletes representing WAPDA and the Pakistan Army across several race categories, highlighting growing enthusiasm for long-distance running in the city. In the competitive half-marathon, Sohail Amir of WAPDA and Maria Bibi of the Pakistan Army took the top spots, while Akhtar Ali (WAPDA) and Farhat Bano (Army) won the 10-kilometer race. Chief Coach Asghar Gul praised the organization, stressing the event's importance in identifying new athletic talent. The organizing body, Allied Bank, received high praise from retired military officials for maintaining high standards throughout the competition. Generous prize money was also noted as a key factor boosting the event's prestige. Following the success, participants strongly advocated for the marathon to be established as an annual event on Lahore’s sports calendar.
